Read Chapter 27 pgs 218-223 and right a 5 sentence thesis statement about the article whether affirmative or negative.
Prompt: Develop one thesis in response to the week’s readings. This thesis and its explanation should be one paragraph long, with no more than five sentences. Example: “Elgendy claims that Batman is a more praiseworthy superhero than Superman, since one should be praised for one’s virtues – such as ingenuity, resourcefulness, and discipline – rather than one’s innate capacities. However, I argue that these “virtues” are not accurately situated if they are separated from the virtue of discernment or prudence, which Batman fails to show. Specifically, Batman neglects to understand his practices in light of Gotham’s social and economic conditions. If he did, he would realize that his nemeses are an after-effect of widespread deprivation and desperation, and that his resourcefulness and discipline would be put to more just use in redistributing his fabulous wealth rather than using it to creatively beat up bad guys.” Notes:

1. 1.)  Your thesis may be interpretive – concerning how to understand what we’ve read – or evaluative – making your own argument in response – or some combination of both, keeping in mind that a good thesis is clear, concise, and makes a defined claim.
2. 2.)  You may write about just one of the week’s assigned texts, or more than one, keeping in mind that a good thesis is clear, concise, and makes a defined claim.
3. 3.)  Your thesis should be neither obvious nor beyond the pale. If any reasonable person of good will already believes your thesis, then it’s obvious. If any reasonable person of good will couldn’t actually affirm your thesis, then it’s beyond the pale. These categories are subject to contestation, but the point of invoking them is to say that we should both express care for each other, even in our thought experiments, and muster enough courage to venture significant claims.

This week’s first discussion forum will focus on the population of abused individuals. Abuse is a pervasive problem in our society. Although the forms of abuse, as well as the intensity and duration can vary from case to case, each abused person is tasked with dealing with the scars left from the abuse.  As you can imagine, this task can be very challenging to say the least. Using research to help you form an opinion, which form of capital (social or human capital) do you feel will have a greater influence over resources accessible to the abused?  Discuss which form of capital you would rely on for emotional support and help through difficult times if abused.  Explain your rationale. Chapter 3 of the course text defines these terms in more detail.
Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length. Your research and claims must be supported by your course text and at least one other scholarly source.  Use proper APA formatting for in-text citations and references as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Overview

Business managers use written communication every day. Opportunities for written communication in the business world include everything from reports, memos, and documentation to emails, instant messaging, and social media. Effective written communication can help build and grow business relationships, accelerate results, solicit input and feedback, and rally personnel toward shared goals. Your ability to write messages that are clear and concise, while positioned strategically and presented professionally, will distinguish you in your field.
In this assignment, you will develop a written communication for the challenge or opportunity scenario you have identified. The written message needed to fulfill this assignment will depend on your scenario.

Instructions

Compose a written communication based on your Strategic Communications Plan.

Part 1

1. Develop your written communication.
   1. State your key message clearly.
      1. Do not “bury the headline”—the main point should be presented directly.
      2. Your key message must be clear and concise.
   2. Provide the necessary information and build credibility.
      1. Provide an appropriate amount of background information for the audience, given the type of communication.
      2. Get to the point without unnecessary verbiage.
      3. Build your position as an expert or trusted colleague.
   3. Support your key message with three or four supporting points or reasons.
      1. Supporting points should be appropriate for the context and needs of the audience.
      2. Reasons should be compelling and relevant.
   4. Employ either the tell/sell or consult/join techniques.
   5. Clearly relay to the audience an actionable request.
2. Write professionally.
   1. Communication should be clear and concise.
   2. Communication should build logically.
   3. Sentences should flow smoothly, using appropriate transitions and varying sentence structure.
   4. Employ appropriate formatting for ease of reading and clarity of message (headers, bullet points, etc.).
3. Demonstrate professional presence.
   1. Be authentic and genuine in your communication.
   2. Use the appropriate tone and vocabulary for your audience.
   3. Establish rapport to connect with your audience and grow the relationship.

Part 2

1. Channel and style.
   1. Explain why you chose the specific channel you used for the written communication.
   2. Explain what style you employed in your written communication (tell/sell, consult/join) and why.
2. Use feedback to refine your communication.
   1. Describe or list the feedback you received on your written communication from the Week 7 discussion.
   2. Explain how you used the feedback to revise and improve your message.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Compose a written communication based on a strategic communications plan.